Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Lettsworth (LA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications in Lettsworth, LA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a fixed dispatch workstation.

The role requires organized information handling and precise radio communication, following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Overtime and shift coverage are possible as needed.

Formación

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications in Lettsworth, LA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a fixed dispatch workstation.

The role requires organized information handling and precise radio communication, following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Overtime and shift coverage are possible as needed.